Initiate Definition & Meaning

initiate
noun
  1. someone new to a field or activity
  2. someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
  3. people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity; "it is very familiar to the initiate"
verb
  1. bring into being; "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation"
  2. take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of; "This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants"
  3. accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite; "African men are initiated when they reach puberty"
  4. bring up a topic for discussion
  5. set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for; "Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II"

Synonyms for initiate

beginner noun

someone new to a field or activity a person who founds or establishes some institution

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broach noun

a decorative pin worn by women bring up a topic for discussion

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enlightened adj

having knowledge and spiritual insight characterized by full comprehension of the problem involved; "an educated guess

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experienced adj

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

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induct verb

place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position

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initiated
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novice noun

someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows someone new to a field or activity

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originate verb

come into existence; take on form or shape; "A new religious movement originated in that country

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pioneer noun

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art one the first colonists or settlers in a new

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pundit noun

someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

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"Initiate" in song lyrics

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  • "humanize imitate overpower initiate"
    Aceyalone — The Greatest Show on Earth
  • "The mind of an African initiate"
    Chief Kamachi f/ Guru — The Best
  • "activation energy is required to initiate"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does initiate mean?
someone new to a field or activity someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity; "it is very familiar to the initiate" bring into being; "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation" take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of; "This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants" accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
What part of speech is initiate?
Initiate is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does initiate have?
Initiate has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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